Started in 1996,
the Master of Design (M.Des) programme is a
two-year full-time graduate programme. It aims
to impart education in the design and
development of products that are innovative and
competitive. The students are trained to
approach product design with a holistic
viewpoint, integrating the various facets of
design in a balanced and harmonious manner.

The M.Des. program aims at developing skills,
knowledge and aptitude among students so that
they can, through creative problem solving,
bring about innovation in the product
manufacturing industry. The students are trained
to approach product design from a holistic
viewpoint integrating in a balanced and
harmonious manner the industrial design and the
engineering design perspectives to come up with
products that are well engineered, aesthetic and
ergonomic with a better manufacturability.

The two year M.Des course is spread over four
semesters and two summer terms, covering courses
dealing with engineering, aesthetics,
ergonomics, materials, manufacturing, design
methodology, CAD, CAE, marketing etc.

Candidates with a bachelor's degree in
Engineering / Architecture and with a valid GATE
/ CEED score are eligible to apply . Selection
is based on the performance in the Design
Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by an interview
conducted at the centre.

The DAT and the following interview will
scrutinize the engineering knowledge, abstract
and analytical thinking ability, aesthetic
sensitivity and communicating ability; and the
overall aptitude for the design programme.

The Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing
offers the industry, opportunity to recruit
students graduating from the Master of Design (M.Des)
course specializing in Product Design and
Engineering.

Admission

Eligiblity

Eligiblity for admission
to M Des programme is a basic degree in
engineering / architecture. Selection for
admission is based on performance in a
design aptitude test (DAT) and interview
conducted at the centre. Shortlisting for
DAT is done on the basis of appliacant's
CEED or GATE
score. In case the score is not yet
available at the time of applying, the
candidates can apply indicating their
CEED / GATE registration
numbers.

The DAT / interview will
test the engineering knowledge; spatial,
creative, and analytical thinking ability;
aesthetic sensitivity and communicating
ability; and the overall aptitude for the
design and the suitability of the candidate
for the programme.

Candidates will be given
an opportunity to present their previous
design related work, if any, during the
interview.

2. CEED results are not out yet. Can I still apply? Yes. Usually the last date for submission of IISc
application form passes before CEED results are out but you can
still apply. Just indicate your CEED registration number in the
form. If the institution finds your score high enough you will be called for
DAT/interview.

3. I appeared in GATE/CEED for two consecutive years OR I appeared in both GATE and CEEDI want to make use of the best score out of the two, but current
year's result is awaited. What should I do?Just indicate your current years GATE/CEED registration
number in the form, the higher score of the two scores will be considered.

5. What documents are needed for DAT and interview?
Candidates called for aptitude test and interview should bring with them
originals of all transcripts (marks card from SSLC or equivalent onwards,
degree certificate of the qualifying examination, etc) and produce them
before the interview committee, failing which, they will not be interviewed.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST category should bring original caste
certificate, issued by the competent authority for purposes of verification.
Candidates belonging to Physically Handicapped and Kashmiri- Migrants should
produce the original of the appropriate certificate, issued as per
Government of India rules.

6. What is expected of me in DAT and Interview?
DAT is a written examination which will test your ability and skills for
analytical, spatial and creative thinking as well as your basic engineering
knowledge.
The interview will focus on your approach to and experience, if any in
engineering design problem solving. It will also cover your engineering
background, communicating ability and general technological awareness. Selection will be made based on the combined performance in DAT and
interview.
Candidates called for aptitude test and interview have to make their own
arrangements for travel and accommodation etc.

9. I am awaiting results of qualifying degree. Can I get admission?
By the time of joining, candidates should have completed all the
requirements for the award of qualifying degree including all examinations,
dissertation project, viva-voce etc.
Candidates who are awaiting results but completed all the formalities for
the award of degree should produce at the time of joining, a
course-completion certificate, issued by the Head of the institution. Such
candidates will be given only provisional admission which will be
regularized on their producing all the mark sheets and (original, or
provisional)